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R950 LGC

1997 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,487 mi
Last recorded104,487 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Renault Master114,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 LGC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 104,487 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 104,485 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 103,069 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacing asap ()

Nearside Front dip beam dim

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn aprroximately 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear indicator temperamental

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator slightly discolored

slight imbalance rear park brake

Pass 13 Aug 2021 99,730 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tempremental

bad earth at nearside rear light unit ? lights tempremental ,worked at time of test

brake efficacy on the limit

excessive corrosion of offside outer sill ,appears to be just outside seat belt prescribed area but advise welding asap

play in steering /suspension joints

play in steering rack

rear brake inbalance on the limit ,advise attention asap

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill panel corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,216 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,832 miles

minor wear at front suspension top arms inner bushes

Pass 29 Jun 2017 97,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,891 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s head light reflector deteriated

Fail 4 Jul 2016 96,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flasher (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s head light reflector deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

dampness detected at nearside rear hub assembly no visible leaks found

nearside and offside front outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 95,212 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,903 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 61,468 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 61,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 81,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,137 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 80,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 79,228 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 78,177 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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R950 LGC is a 1997 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1997 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 114,377 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R950 LGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R950 LGC is a 1997 Renault Master, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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